Meet Buttercup (ACCT-A-239158), a beautiful silver and white girl with a heart of gold! Buttercup is a playful and affectionate girl who's looking for a loving forever home.
Buttercup is a smart cookie who knows commands like "sit," "paw," and "down." She's also a big fan of playtime, especially when toys are involved – she loves chasing and fetching! And when playtime is over, she's always up for some snuggles and cuddles. Her previous owner shared that she is great at offering comfort when you are feeling down.
While at the shelter, Buttercup has shown some initial hesitation and can be a bit vocal when meeting new people and dogs. She may display some reactivity in her kennel, so slow and gentle introductions are key. Once she gets to know you, though, she quickly warms up and becomes a wiggly, affectionate companion. With consistent training and positive reinforcement, Buttercup is sure to blossom into a wonderful family member.
It's important to note that Buttercup has some behavioral history that potential adopters should be aware of and prepared to manage. The shelter staff will provide you with all the details and recommendations for working with a certified veterinary behaviorist or professional trainer to ensure a successful transition into your home. She was surrendered due to the owner's lack of time and some behavioral challenges. Her previous owner also indicated that Buttercup was surrendered in the past for aggression towards children.
If you're looking for a loyal and loving companion and are committed to providing her with the training and support she needs, Buttercup might just be the perfect match for you! Could you be the one to give this sweet girl the forever home she deserves? Meet her any day at ACCT Philly from 10am-6pm
Video:
Buttercup gets a frozen treat: https://youtu.be/0UgQ04bnVkg
Buttercup playing: https://youtu.be/E6nUB4dABX8
Petting Buttercup: https://youtu.be/Jrvullvcdqw
Buttercup knows sit: https://youtu.be/REhdZDS_YH4
Meeting mandalorian:Loose, wiggly, curious and social https://youtu.be/-rBSvelQsso?si=EaaB0jvh2n3UN9BZ
Having Fun with Buttercup: https://youtube.com/shorts/2L0VIvNwOyI?si=wJbV9_sk7JYNJvVI
Additional Notes:
Per Volunteer 12/23/2025:
When I approached her kennel, she was staring up at me with soft eyes and a little bit of a tense body. I gave her a few pieces of pepperoni through the kennel bars, then opened the door and she greeted me with a wiggly body and tail legs. She pulls on leash to get out of the shelter and outside pulled moderately. She said hi to another dog through the fence who was jumping up and barking and doing some muzzle punches through the fence and she didn’t react at all, however remained a little stiff. Outside she showed me sit and takes treats incredibly gently! After a minute, she got really affectionate with me, jumping up and soliciting pets. Such a sweet and wiggly girl who took pets all over and loved getting attention from me. She is very interested in toys and likes to chase them and fetch them back. Allowed me to pick them up from under her too. Went to the volunteer office, There was a Dunkin’ Donuts box on the table and before I could stop her from my chair, she jumped up and grabbed a glazed donut out of the box. She also tried to dig through the trash, so she definitely seeks out food. Easily went back into kennel
Per Staff 12/21/2025:
Nurses said she was excellent for intake. Loose, Friendly, tolerant of restraint- muzzled out of an abundance of caution. Extremely food motivated Aca said she met a dog through a fence and was loose and wiggly. Saw a dog from afar and went into a stalking stance. Handler walked her away and she went easily with her
Per Staff 12/21/2025:
Leveling down from exp blue to blue due to behavioralImprovement
Per Staff 12/19/2025:
TTA I approached the kennel and her heckles went up, mid level tail wags, began hard barking when I put my hand to the kennel.
Per Staff 12/19/2025:
Kennel Presentation: Buttercup was sitting on her bed with wide eyes and a low guttural growl. i tossed some treat towards the front to get her to come forward. she came up and would look at me with wide eyes growling at me whenever she didnt have any food in front of her. i tossed the leash through the side and secured her. she continued to low growl at me and kept herself with a forward posture toward me. i used the kennel door as a barrier, being behind it until she came out.
Leash Skills: pulls moderate to strong - housebroken
Sociability: In the room Buttercup walked around sniffing. i tossed multiple treats for on the floor which she ate. She had a low tail and wide eyes, along with pacing around the room and near the door. i took her outside to see if. she had to potty. once she went to the bathroom she was significantly looser. she was darting around outside, engaging in play and trying to meet dogs. Back in the room she was loose and wiggly. she took treats gently and knew sit, paw and down. whenever the other handler tried getting close to her she looked at them with wide eyes and did a growl. I gave her some more treats and did some tricks trying to get her near the other handler. she sniffed the handlers leg and did a shake off, coming back to me. She allowed all handling from me and was super loose and wiggly. she loves body rubs and scratches.
Play: engaged in play, loves to run
Dog Interaction: N/AReturn to Kennel: walked right back into kennel when i tossed treats, got nervous when in G row, tail tucked and wide eyes
Color Level: exp blue Recommendations and considerations:
Per Staff 12/18/2025:
according to owner good with dogs
12/17/2025:
Hard barking and growling at multiple people in the lobby, stiff body, ears pinned back, tail high. Had to be placed directly in kennel
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.
If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/
Confirmed placement is considered a confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent.
All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly's Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313
Meet Buttercup (ACCT-A-239158), a beautiful silver and white girl with a heart of gold! Buttercup is a playful and affectionate girl who's looking for a loving forever home.
Buttercup is a smart cookie who knows commands like "sit," "paw," and "down." She's also a big fan of playtime, especially when toys are involved – she loves chasing and fetching! And when playtime is over, she's always up for some snuggles and cuddles. Her previous owner shared that she is great at offering comfort when you are feeling down.
While at the shelter, Buttercup has shown some initial hesitation and can be a bit vocal when meeting new people and dogs. She may display some reactivity in her kennel, so slow and gentle introductions are key. Once she gets to know you, though, she quickly warms up and becomes a wiggly, affectionate companion. With consistent training and positive reinforcement, Buttercup is sure to blossom into a wonderful family member.
It's important to note that Buttercup has some behavioral history that potential adopters should be aware of and prepared to manage. The shelter staff will provide you with all the details and recommendations for working with a certified veterinary behaviorist or professional trainer to ensure a successful transition into your home. She was surrendered due to the owner's lack of time and some behavioral challenges. Her previous owner also indicated that Buttercup was surrendered in the past for aggression towards children.
If you're looking for a loyal and loving companion and are committed to providing her with the training and support she needs, Buttercup might just be the perfect match for you! Could you be the one to give this sweet girl the forever home she deserves? Meet her any day at ACCT Philly from 10am-6pm
Video:
Buttercup gets a frozen treat: https://youtu.be/0UgQ04bnVkg
Buttercup playing: https://youtu.be/E6nUB4dABX8
Petting Buttercup: https://youtu.be/Jrvullvcdqw
Buttercup knows sit: https://youtu.be/REhdZDS_YH4
Meeting mandalorian:Loose, wiggly, curious and social https://youtu.be/-rBSvelQsso?si=EaaB0jvh2n3UN9BZ
Having Fun with Buttercup: https://youtube.com/shorts/2L0VIvNwOyI?si=wJbV9_sk7JYNJvVI
Additional Notes:
Per Volunteer 12/23/2025:
When I approached her kennel, she was staring up at me with soft eyes and a little bit of a tense body. I gave her a few pieces of pepperoni through the kennel bars, then opened the door and she greeted me with a wiggly body and tail legs. She pulls on leash to get out of the shelter and outside pulled moderately. She said hi to another dog through the fence who was jumping up and barking and doing some muzzle punches through the fence and she didn’t react at all, however remained a little stiff. Outside she showed me sit and takes treats incredibly gently! After a minute, she got really affectionate with me, jumping up and soliciting pets. Such a sweet and wiggly girl who took pets all over and loved getting attention from me. She is very interested in toys and likes to chase them and fetch them back. Allowed me to pick them up from under her too. Went to the volunteer office, There was a Dunkin’ Donuts box on the table and before I could stop her from my chair, she jumped up and grabbed a glazed donut out of the box. She also tried to dig through the trash, so she definitely seeks out food. Easily went back into kennel
Per Staff 12/21/2025:
Nurses said she was excellent for intake. Loose, Friendly, tolerant of restraint- muzzled out of an abundance of caution. Extremely food motivated Aca said she met a dog through a fence and was loose and wiggly. Saw a dog from afar and went into a stalking stance. Handler walked her away and she went easily with her
Per Staff 12/21/2025:
Leveling down from exp blue to blue due to behavioralImprovement
Per Staff 12/19/2025:
TTA I approached the kennel and her heckles went up, mid level tail wags, began hard barking when I put my hand to the kennel.
Per Staff 12/19/2025:
Kennel Presentation: Buttercup was sitting on her bed with wide eyes and a low guttural growl. i tossed some treat towards the front to get her to come forward. she came up and would look at me with wide eyes growling at me whenever she didnt have any food in front of her. i tossed the leash through the side and secured her. she continued to low growl at me and kept herself with a forward posture toward me. i used the kennel door as a barrier, being behind it until she came out.
Leash Skills: pulls moderate to strong - housebroken
Sociability: In the room Buttercup walked around sniffing. i tossed multiple treats for on the floor which she ate. She had a low tail and wide eyes, along with pacing around the room and near the door. i took her outside to see if. she had to potty. once she went to the bathroom she was significantly looser. she was darting around outside, engaging in play and trying to meet dogs. Back in the room she was loose and wiggly. she took treats gently and knew sit, paw and down. whenever the other handler tried getting close to her she looked at them with wide eyes and did a growl. I gave her some more treats and did some tricks trying to get her near the other handler. she sniffed the handlers leg and did a shake off, coming back to me. She allowed all handling from me and was super loose and wiggly. she loves body rubs and scratches.
Play: engaged in play, loves to run
Dog Interaction: N/AReturn to Kennel: walked right back into kennel when i tossed treats, got nervous when in G row, tail tucked and wide eyes
Color Level: exp blue Recommendations and considerations:
Per Staff 12/18/2025:
according to owner good with dogs
12/17/2025:
Hard barking and growling at multiple people in the lobby, stiff body, ears pinned back, tail high. Had to be placed directly in kennel
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.
If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/
Confirmed placement is considered a confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent.
All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly's Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
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LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
More about this shelter
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
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